Blue Sky, White Stars

AUTHOR: Sarvinder Naberhaus
ILLUSTRATOR: Kadir Nelson

From the Publisher:

An inspiring and patriotic tribute to the beauty of the American flag, a symbol of America’s history, landscape, and people, illustrated by New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-honor winning artist Kadir Nelson

Wonderfully spare, deceptively simple verses pair with richly evocative paintings to celebrate the iconic imagery of our nation, beginning with the American flag. Each spread, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson, depicts a stirring tableau, from the view of the Statue of Library at Ellis Island to civil rights marchers shoulder to shoulder, to a spacecraft at Cape Canaveral blasting off.  This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This book is straightforward in its language but powerful in its impact. The text is sparse (just a few words per page), but each phrase is paired with a stunning image that connects the American flag to the people, land, and values it represents. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful book for the Fourth of July or anytime you want to reflect on what America stands for.